Business

Watertown Eatery Featured in Boston Globe’s Cheap Eats

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Looking for some take out with an Asian flare, check out one of Watertown’s newest restaurants – Cha Yen Thai Cookery. Located about midway between the Deluxe Town Diner and Sevan Bakery, the eatery opened in Coolidge Square over the summer, and features homestyle Thai cuisine. Cha Yen Thai Cookery and chef Manita Bunnagitkarn made the Boston Globe this week in the Cheap Eats column in the paper’s food section. Bunnagitkarn moved to Boston from Thailand in her teens and attended Johnson & Wales culinary school. The restaurant features a several Thai curries, grilled options, noodle dishes and a wide variety of appetizers.

Charity

Watertown Real Estate Agency Holding Food Drive

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Century 21 Commonwealth in Watertown is holding a food drive this month to help people in town. The drive will run from Feb. 8 through Feb. 21. “We are collecting non-perishable foods, paper goods and other needed items to benefit the Food Pantries in Watertown,” said the announcement from Century 21 Commonwealth.

Business

Yoga Classes for Children Beginning Soon at Local Studio

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Many adults have learned the benefits of yoga, and now a local studio will provide classes for children. The Om Namo Center, 21 Belmont St. in Cambridge (just over the line from Watertown) will run Kids Yoga with Ali Sager from Feb. 2-25. “Research has found that yoga for kids boosts concentration, confidence, and overall mental well-being, while also increasing physical flexibility, balance, and strength.

Business

Watertown Resident Starting Studio Offering Yoga and Much More

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Watertown resident Megan Dattoli opened a studio feature yoga, prenatal and parenting classes. GROUNDWORK yoga + wellness at 402 Trapelo Road in Belmont will hold its grand opening celebration through Sunday, Feb. 1. The studio offers classes and workshops that encourage self care of body and mind, healthy families, and a mindful community. Dattoli grew up in Belmont and is a yoga instructor, birth & postpartum doula, and childbirth educator. She has been supporting new and growing families in the area for the past 4 years.

Business

See Where to Catch the Pats in the Super Bowl in Watertown

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Tom Brady, Bill Belichik and the Patriots are making their final preparations for Super Bowl XLIX, and so are bars around Watertown. If you are looking for a place to catch the game, there are some special events planned around town. Donohue’s Bar & Grill, 87 Bigelow Ave., will start early with a full breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the pre-game programming the bar will be offering promos, said owner John Donohue. Catch the game on 22 HD TVs, and enjoy a buffet at halftime. Donohue’s will also be raffling off two 60-inch HD LG LED flat screen TVs during the big game.

Real Estate

A Few Open Houses This Week in Watertown

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The snow won’t stop these open houses in Watertown this weekend. $439,000 – 8 Hillcrest Cir. Unit 8, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 family, Open House: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m., Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

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$469,900 – 92 Brookline St., 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$925,000 – 75 Summer St. Unit 75, 3 bedroom, 3 full 2 half bathroom townhouse, Open House: Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

Development

ZBA Approves East Watertown CVS Despite Pleas of Neighbors

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Residents of Coolidge Square left Wednesday’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting upset and disappointed after the project they had fought so long against – the CVS – gained unanimous approval from the board. The 13,300-square-foot pharmacy will go at the corner of Mt. Auburn and Arlington streets and replace the gas station at the corner, an office building and the former Elks Club. Residents made their case that the store would adversely impact their neighborhood and homes. They came out and spoke for hours at the December ZBA meeting, held meetings, went door-to-door and stood on the street rallying support against the development.